Energy Transformations

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, which depends on its mass and velocity.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state, such as height above the ground.

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How does energy transfer as a ball bounces?

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As the ball bounces, it transforms from potential energy at the highest point to kinetic energy as it falls, and back to potential energy at the peak of each bounce.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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At which point does a ball have the highest potential energy when dropped?

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The ball has the highest potential energy at the highest point before it is dropped.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy in a bouncing ball?

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In a bouncing ball, kinetic energy is highest when the ball is in motion, and potential energy is highest when the ball is at rest at its peak height.

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Can an object have both kinetic and potential energy at the same time?

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Yes, an object can have both kinetic and potential energy simultaneously, such as a ball at the top of a hill that is about to roll down.

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What is an example of energy transformation in everyday life?

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An example of energy transformation is a roller coaster, where potential energy at the top converts to kinetic energy as it descends.